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red–faced
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red–faced
(adjective)
red–faced
adjective
red–faced
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of RED–FACED
[
more red–faced; most red–faced
]
:
having or showing a red face especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or ashamed
I was
red-faced
[=very embarrassed] when I realized the stupid mistake I'd made.
He was
red-faced
with rage/shame.
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